F135 Depot Program Manager – Southeast Region (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engines, seeks a Program Manager to provide F135 depot maintenance program support across WPB, FRCSE, NAS Jacksonville, and FRCE. You will monitor performance, escalate technical and production issues, and support planning and negotiations with customers and partners.

The role requires 10 years in PM/ops, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, management, or business.
• 10 years of project management, program management, operations management experience; or an advanced degree with 7 years of project management, program management, or operations management experience.
• Experience supporting aircraft propulsion systems, engine maintenance operations, depot maintenance, military sustainment programs, or aerospace production environments.
• 2 years experience in leadership, judgement, influencing, negotiating, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required; therefore, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide F135 Program Management support for depot maintenance activities at West Palm Beach (WPB), Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE), NAS Jacksonville, and Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
• Monitor production performance and key performance indicators to ensure compliance with customer requirements, maintenance objectives, and contractual commitments.
• Act as the primary interface and point of escalation for technical, material, engineering, and repair challenges impacting depot production performance.
• Communicate production status, risks, recovery plans, and key issues to F135 Sustainment leadership and stakeholders to support timely decision‑making.
• Support enterprise planning, contract, and proposal activities by collecting and validating depot capacity, readiness, and production inputs, including development of Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and support of customer negotiations.
• Collaborate across Pratt & Whitney, government, and depot partner organizations to ensure alignment and successful execution of F135 sustainment priorities.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and integrate key stakeholder requirements to achieve program objectives.
• Strong communication, presentation, and data management skills.

Skills

10 years of PM experience

Aerospace experience

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, management, or business

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-JACKSONVILLE-WASP-CUST ~ FRCSE JAX Wasp St ~ JAX WASP (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Provide F135 Program Management support for depot maintenance activities at West Palm Beach (WPB), Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE), NAS Jacksonville, and Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
• Monitor production performance and key performance indicators to ensure compliance with customer requirements, maintenance objectives, and contractual commitments.
• Act as the primary interface and point of escalation for technical, material, engineering, and repair challenges impacting depot production performance.
• Communicate production status, risks, recovery plans, and key issues to F135 Sustainment leadership and stakeholders to support timely decision‑making.
• Support enterprise planning, contract, and proposal activities by collecting and validating depot capacity, readiness, and production inputs, including development of Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and support of customer negotiations.
• Collaborate across Pratt & Whitney, government, and depot partner organizations to ensure alignment and successful execution of F135 sustainment priorities.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and integrate key stakeholder requirements to achieve program objectives.
• Strong communication, presentation, and data management skills.

Travel Requirements: 20–25%

What You Will Learn

You will gain invaluable exposure to F135 depot maintenance program, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the readiness and sustainment of the F-135 fleet. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive process improvements, optimise maintenance turnaround times, and enhance overall depot efficiency. By leveraging data‑driven insights and engaging with key stakeholders, including military customers and industry partners, you will directly impact the performance and reliability of one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, shaping the future of F135 depot operations to meet the evolving demands of the global F-35 fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, management, or business
• 10 years of project management, program management, operations management experience; or an advanced degree with 7 years of project management, program management, or operations management experience.
• Experience supporting aircraft propulsion systems, engine maintenance operations, depot maintenance, military sustainment programs, or aerospace production environments.
• 2 years experience in leadership, judgment, influencing, negotiating, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required; therefore, U.S. citizenship is required.

We Prefer

• Demonstrated experience managing technical, material, and production‑related issues in a complex operational environment.
• 5 years experience in leadership, judgment, influencing, negotiating, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience applying CORE principles, continuous improvement methodologies, or process improvement tools.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, government customers, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.